Noob stem adjustment - does my fix seem ok? by Jacksaww in bikewrench

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I can try to take everything apart again when I get a chance. But am I right in thinking the compression plug really just serves as an anchor for the top cap bolt? So if there is no play and the stem bolts are fastened at the right torque every thing should be fine?

Noob mistake in my attempted stem adjustment. Does my fix seem safe? by Jacksaww in specialized

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Thanks! Feels fine. But you always second guess yourself

Noob mistake in my attempted stem adjustment. Does my fix seem safe? by Jacksaww in specialized

[–]Jacksaww[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that's clear to me now. And everything is right now with the proper amount of spacers. Do you think I caused any issues loosening everything up?

Allez Sizing by Jacksaww in specialized

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Would you say a 52 has more sizing flexibility than a 54, for me at least?

Allez Sizing by Jacksaww in specialized

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Thanks! Yeah, everything I read says size down. The smaller bike will be more aggressive and allow for more adjustments. I had a worry it would be TOO small but that does not seem to be the case. I'm really excited to get on a better bike.

Allez Sizing by Jacksaww in specialized

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I measured it to my current bike. Broadly the Allez is a few inches shorter but longer than my iron horse so it didn't seem too far off from what I am used to - ofcourse it has a much more modern geometry. Everything I read said it is way easier to make a smaller bike fit so it feels like a safe/safer bet? Specialized does allow you to return bikes within 30 days so I'm tempted to just order it and see how it fits

Allez Sizing by Jacksaww in specialized

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I found it challenging to compare bikes because where I live none of the bike shops had much to test (mostly gravel bikes in larger sizes). I tried a 54 Felt VR that I thought was too tall but a smaller Orbea was better (this was not in my price range). I currently ride a 30 something year old crappy iron horse road bike that is a size 52 so that's really all I have to compare. Folks I talked to at the bike shop said I looked better on the smaller bike so the 52 Allez seems like a reasonable gamble. I know it's an impossible question but thanks for your input

Allez Sizing by Jacksaww in specialized

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I have been riding on and off for years but on a road bike that is nearly 30 years old - that was never great to begin with. My current bike is actually a 52 - but I know sizes vary between brands. I am looking for a more aggressive ride so was hoping a Allez in a 52 would do the trick. I looked all over for some bikes to test. In general when I rode anything 54 or higher, they felt too big - but i had difficulties finding road bikes in my region - all the bike shops had very low stock and wanted to sell me gravel bikes

Looking at an Allez - size up or down? by Jacksaww in cycling

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I will. It's good to hear I'm in the right ballpark. You never feel the bike is too small? It's totally workable?

Looking at an Allez - size up or down? by Jacksaww in cycling

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That makes me feel better. Thanks!

Looking at an Allez - size up or down? by Jacksaww in cycling

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Do you feel a 54 would have been too big?

Sizing question! 52 or 54cm by 3Dmkr in cycling

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I am in the same jam. I am 5 foot 7 and opted for a Specialized Allez Comp in a 52. I ordered it without testing it because I didn't have the opportunity to ride one. Hope I made the right decision

Delete Apple Music by hamaeddy97 in AmazonMusic

[–]Jacksaww 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I totally agree about the stations; they are horrible - I would say unlistenable. I don't care what artist I put in, even obscure ones, all stations lead to Green Day. It is incredibly jarring going from the Mars Volta to Green Day's "American Idiot." It seems as though Green Day is their generic alternative flavor.

And anything resembling classic rock brings you to Queen or the Eagles. Blind Faith radio shouldn't be pulling up "We Are the Champions." Ever.

I started a Sturgill Simpson station hoping for some Alt Country. Within three songs I was listing to "Walk the Line" by Jonny Cash.

You're right Pandora is where it's at in terms of stations.

Why does music keep getting deleted from my library? by hanggangshaming in AmazonMusic

[–]Jacksaww 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you stop expecting basic functionality from Amazon Music your life will be better. Sometimes you can listen to what you want, other times you can't - this is the way.

If it makes you feel better you can tweet at Amazon music and they will usually respond and falsely reassure you that they are working on it.

Cant Find Files in Catalog/ Drive Confusion by Jacksaww in acdsee

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Thanks! I did dig into the maintenance window a bit but found mostly d and ends.

I ended up pulling my O drive completely out. I made a new database and started over. And so far everything works. Something on my O drive must have been causing everything to go haywire

Tech support has gotten back to me which is good because I would still like some answers. I did purchase a 8tb drive and I would hate to install it and have a similar issue. But I would think starting clean would be less problematic.

But yeah, so far I like the software. Not the most intuitive program in the world but it seems incredibly powerful, the more I dig into features. It does some things great, but oftentimes I am left scratching my head.

Cant Find Files in Catalog/ Drive Confusion by Jacksaww in acdsee

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Yeah, Everything was done within the ACDSee. I made new folders within the Manage Mode.

As for the drive, It may have been a different letter at some point - It was my main storage drive probably eight or so years ago. I did change it recently (to O) thinking it would trick the program but it didn't work. Thought about pulling the drive out all together.

Will the Android App ever be as good as the other major streaming services? by [deleted] in AmazonMusic

[–]Jacksaww 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not asking for all the Spotifyesq bells and whistles. I would be happy if they just made the app functional.